Many of the women who participated in the First Annual Women Bike Chicago event expressed an interest in staying in touch with new-found cycling friends and also in making new connections. Cycling together--whether it be to work, to run errands, with the kids, or just for fun--helps expand our horizons in many ways. It can feel safer to be with someone else, especially on the streets. Having encouragement from a sister cyclist might make one pedal the extra mile or two. Another cyclist might know routes you might not have even thought of.

So I ask: How can we stay connected and make new connections? Will you share your thoughts in the comments here as a start?